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Weather & Climate in Shamshi, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shamshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,039 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,039 ft (1,231 m) |
| Area | 973.4 sq mi (2,521.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8664°N, 77.1472°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Barkot, India | M5.1 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 111 km ENE of Man?li, India | M5.0 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2010 | 10 km SE of Rohru, India | M5.0 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2013 | 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 16 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.9 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 71 km ENE of Sar?han, India | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 25 km NE of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 37 km W of Kyelang, India | M4.8 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2000 | 83 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 21 km E of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 108 km | 31 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 5 km W of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2003 | 78 km E of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Aug 31, 2000 | 79 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 120 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | KANGRA, INDIA | Earthquake | — | 19,000 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in |
Shamshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and November the driest (0.9").